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Official Publication of the AH&LAThu, 17 Aug 2017 21:37:31 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.1Destination Hotels to Manage La Cantera Resorthttp://lodgingmagazine.com/destination-hotels-to-manage-la-cantera-resort/
http://lodgingmagazine.com/destination-hotels-to-manage-la-cantera-resort/#respondFri, 13 Dec 2013 14:47:38 +0000http://lodgingmagazine.com/?p=8631SAN ANTONIO, Texas—USAA Real Estate Company announced a change in management in its La Cantera Resort. Effective Dec. 12, the hotel will be known as the La Cantera Hill Country Resort and will be managed by Denver-based Destination Hotels and Resorts. “This is an exciting time for USAA Real Estate Company and for La Cantera and I’m thrilled that we are adding Destination Hotels and Resorts to our team,” says Len O’Donnell, president and CEO ...

]]>SAN ANTONIO, Texas—USAA Real Estate Company announced a change in management in its La Cantera Resort. Effective Dec. 12, the hotel will be known as the La Cantera Hill Country Resort and will be managed by Denver-based Destination Hotels and Resorts.

“This is an exciting time for USAA Real Estate Company and for La Cantera and I’m thrilled that we are adding Destination Hotels and Resorts to our team,” says Len O’Donnell, president and CEO of USAA Real Estate Company. “They operate some of the finest resorts in the United States and have a stellar reputation for creating a superior customer experience and brand culture for both guests and associates.”

Located within the La Cantera 1,645 acre master-planned development, La Cantera Hill Country Resort is comprised of 508 rooms, including 38 casitas. La Cantera Hill Country Resort is an upscale, AAA Four-Diamond resort situated on one of the highest points in San Antonio. In addition to the resort’s 18-hole championship La Cantera Resort Course and the 18-hole Palmer Course, La Cantera offers a full array of destination-oriented amenities designed to appeal to both leisure and group guests.

“We appreciate our 15-year relationship with Westin which began with the development of the resort in 1999,” continued O’Donnell, “but as we set forth to implement improvements to the resort over the next two years, we felt that there was an opportunity to make a change to a manager that would deliver the type of quality and customer service we expect from our properties. Following a thorough selection process, we concluded that Destination is uniquely qualified to help us create the experience we want for our guests and corporate meeting clients.”

“On behalf of Destination Hotels & Resorts, we are thrilled to welcome this Hill Country resort to our growing portfolio,” said Jamie Sabatier, president and chief operating officer of Destination Hotels & Resorts. “We are confident that our extensive repositioning experience in the independent space and our refined management platform will provide the right solutions to deliver exceptional results.”

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http://lodgingmagazine.com/holiday-inn-san-antonio-riverwalk/#respondThu, 05 Dec 2013 16:07:21 +0000http://lodgingmagazine.com/?p=8482In September, Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group (KDG) completed an overhaul of the interior spaces at the 313-room, 23-story Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. It marks the first U.S. property to debut the “Breeze” standard room design (SRD) scheme, which emphasizes a clean, fresh aesthetic by incorporating an open layout, residential touches, and a pop of color. But renovating the guestrooms to fit IHG’s modern-day brand standards was a challenge. “The typical ...

]]>In September, Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group (KDG) completed an overhaul of the interior spaces at the 313-room, 23-story Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. It marks the first U.S. property to debut the “Breeze” standard room design (SRD) scheme, which emphasizes a clean, fresh aesthetic by incorporating an open layout, residential touches, and a pop of color. But renovating the guestrooms to fit IHG’s modern-day brand standards was a challenge. “The typical room wasn’t large enough to support the brand standards,” says Bob Kraemer, co–founder and principal, Kraemer Design Group. “We removed sliding glass doors and closed in balconies to increase rooms by about six feet in length. That was a tremendous feat.”

Planking
Although the vinyl wood-plank flooring costs slightly more to install than traditional carpet, it helps reduce expenditures in the future. “People are looking at flooring as a long-term investment,” says Kraemer. “That flooring will outlast the typical carpet lifetime and has a greater ease of maintenance.”

Bright and Breezy
Several sources of light make the space bright and versatile. Incorporating multiple fixtures gives guests plenty of options that range from task lighting for work to mood lighting for relaxation.

Local Color
Although the Breeze SRD comes with a few choices for artwork, Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverwalk decided to swap out standard art for local pieces. “It’s the same basic styling in terms of frames and location,” Kraemer says, “but the property wanted it to have a local feel.”

Tucked Away
The furniture is designed to be streamlined and multifunctional. A space-saving credenza houses the TV and in-room coffee maker, while also providing space for guest storage. “The credenza serves a lot of functions,” says Heather McKeon, studio director at KDG. “It looks very streamlined, because everything has its place inside. It’s really the central hub of the room.”

]]>http://lodgingmagazine.com/holiday-inn-san-antonio-riverwalk/feed/0Homewood Suites Opens Hotel in San Antonio, Texashttp://lodgingmagazine.com/homewood-suites-opens-hotel-in-san-antonio-texas/
http://lodgingmagazine.com/homewood-suites-opens-hotel-in-san-antonio-texas/#respondTue, 12 Nov 2013 16:51:05 +0000http://lodgingmagazine.com/?p=7924MCLEAN, Va.—Homewood Suites by Hilton announced the opening of its newest property in San Antonio, Texas. The third property in the area, the San Antonio debut demonstrates Homewood Suites’ strong commitment to expanding in U.S. urban markets as well as the overall demand for extended-stay hotels. The four-story, 109-suite hotel, owned by SAT WestLakes, will create 25 permanent jobs and is managed by Baywood Hotels. General Manager Margie Cooper and Director of Sales Samuel Garcia ...

]]>MCLEAN, Va.—Homewood Suites by Hilton announced the opening of its newest property in San Antonio, Texas. The third property in the area, the San Antonio debut demonstrates Homewood Suites’ strong commitment to expanding in U.S. urban markets as well as the overall demand for extended-stay hotels.

The four-story, 109-suite hotel, owned by SAT WestLakes, will create 25 permanent jobs and is managed by Baywood Hotels. General Manager Margie Cooper and Director of Sales Samuel Garcia have been in the hotel industry for a combined 36 years.

]]>http://lodgingmagazine.com/homewood-suites-opens-hotel-in-san-antonio-texas/feed/0Crowne Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk Reflags to Wyndhamhttp://lodgingmagazine.com/crowne-plaza-san-antonio-riverwalk-reflags-to-wyndham/
http://lodgingmagazine.com/crowne-plaza-san-antonio-riverwalk-reflags-to-wyndham/#respondMon, 14 Oct 2013 15:06:29 +0000http://lodgingmagazine.com/?p=7223The former Crowne Plaza San Antonio Riverwalk has taken on a new flag and has joined the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts family. The Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk offers 410 guestrooms, new Sealy 2000 plush mattresses, work stations with desk-level electrical outlets provide professionals, high-speed Internet access, coffeemakers, and in-room irons with ironing boards. The 37,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, along with its convenient proximity to the San Antonio Convention Center, makes this downtown ...

The 37,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, along with its convenient proximity to the San Antonio Convention Center, makes this downtown San Antonio hotel an ideal place for large conferences, board meetings, and corporate incentive programs. In addition to business services such as printing, faxing, and copying, the hotel offers full audio-visual and banquet services as well as complete packages designed to assist planners in the successful management of meetings of 10 to 1,000 attendees.

Other amenities include a fitness center, heated rooftop pool, and whirlpool.

]]>http://lodgingmagazine.com/crowne-plaza-san-antonio-riverwalk-reflags-to-wyndham/feed/0Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Expands to San Antoniohttp://lodgingmagazine.com/kimpton-hotels-restaurants-expands-to-san-antonio/
http://lodgingmagazine.com/kimpton-hotels-restaurants-expands-to-san-antonio/#respondFri, 15 Feb 2013 13:57:18 +0000http://ab738156-9c06-4023-b535-6d4d00ed078cSAN FRANCISCO— Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced it has been awarded the management contract for the Roman & Williams-designed, luxury hotel opening next year in San Antonio’s historic Pearl Brewery development. Slated for a 2014 opening, the planned 146-room boutique hotel is being designed by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch from Roman & Williams, the duo behind John Dory Oyster Bar and several other properties. Located on the site of the original Pearl Brewery in ...

]]>SAN FRANCISCO— Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced it has been awarded the management contract for the Roman & Williams-designed, luxury hotel opening next year in San Antonio’s historic Pearl Brewery development.

Slated for a 2014 opening, the planned 146-room boutique hotel is being designed by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch from Roman & Williams, the duo behind John Dory Oyster Bar and several other properties. Located on the site of the original Pearl Brewery in downtown San Antonio, which was established in 1881 and actively brewed hops for 118 years, the hotel will be an important cornerstone of the mixed use development, which already houses a campus for the Culinary Institute of America, along with several restaurants and retail shops.

“Kimpton is the recognized leader in adaptive reuse development projects such as this,” said Elizabeth Fauerso, chief marketing officer at Pearl. “San Antonio is already emerging as a hot destination for culinary travel, and Kimpton has a great reputation, creative services and amenities, and warm, personal service that will take the Pearl experience to a whole new level.”

The hotel at Pearl will be the third hotel for Kimpton in Texas, joining the Hotel Lumen and the Hotel Palomar in Dallas.

“Texas is a great growth market for us and the ability to expand into San Antonio as part of such an iconic property and popular destination is especially thrilling for us,” said Kimpton CEO Mike Depatie. “With a long history of creating chef-driven, locally-loved restaurants adjacent to our hotels, we’re even more excited to be a part of this robust new culinary and hotel destination.”

]]>http://lodgingmagazine.com/kimpton-hotels-restaurants-expands-to-san-antonio/feed/0Emily Morgan Hotel Converts to DoubleTree Following $4.5 Million Renovationhttp://lodgingmagazine.com/emily-morgan-hotel-converts-to-doubletree-following-4-5-million-renovation/
http://lodgingmagazine.com/emily-morgan-hotel-converts-to-doubletree-following-4-5-million-renovation/#respondTue, 18 Dec 2012 14:24:47 +0000http://8144946b-e23d-4780-a9e7-032c2e297284MCLEAN, Va.—DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of the newly renovated, upscale, full-service, 177-room The Emily Morgan San Antonio – a DoubleTree by Hilton. The hotel is owned by Alamo Hotels Inc. under a franchise license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide. The hotel is managed by Westmont Hospitality Group. Renovations have been completed in all areas of the hotel with design elements chosen to reflect the hotel’s location at the site of the ...

]]>MCLEAN, Va.—DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of the newly renovated, upscale, full-service, 177-room The Emily Morgan San Antonio – a DoubleTree by Hilton. The hotel is owned by Alamo Hotels Inc. under a franchise license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide. The hotel is managed by Westmont Hospitality Group.

Renovations have been completed in all areas of the hotel with design elements chosen to reflect the hotel’s location at the site of the Alamo. Guestrooms feature new carpeting, window treatments, furniture and bedding, and bathrooms were redone in their entirety. Public areas and meeting spaces have been upgraded with new carpet, lighting and wall coverings, including stone work lamps, metallic frames, and natural wood elements.

“By partnering with DoubleTree by Hilton, we gain global reach and recognition and become part of a brand that shares our commitment to a superior service culture and a respect for the hotel’s distinct history and personality,” said Chris Johnson, general manager. “That makes DoubleTree by Hilton the ideal partner for the Emily Morgan and for San Antonio. This brand caters to both business and leisure travelers who appreciate an authentic experience in a relaxed hotel atmosphere. We have given a fresh feel and a new outlook to a Texas classic.”

The guestrooms at the hotel offer a single king size or two queen beds, granite bathrooms, mini-fridge, spacious work desks with ergonomic chairs, large screen, high-definition, LCD TVs, and MP3-compatible alarm clocks. Complimentary high-speed internet access is available throughout the hotel.

For business and social events the property features 4,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. The hotel also has a 24-hour business center and complimentary printing service. Other amenities include a newly renovated fitness center and year-round outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

]]>http://lodgingmagazine.com/emily-morgan-hotel-converts-to-doubletree-following-4-5-million-renovation/feed/0Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa Undergoing $35 Million Renovationhttp://lodgingmagazine.com/hyatt-regency-hill-country-resort-and-spa-undergoing-35-million-renovation/
http://lodgingmagazine.com/hyatt-regency-hill-country-resort-and-spa-undergoing-35-million-renovation/#respondTue, 11 Dec 2012 20:17:08 +0000http://8c5bbfa8-a4b9-44f0-a288-8708bd261f96SAN ANTONIO—Woodbine Development Corporation today announced details of a $35-million expansion and renovation of its Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio. The project will nearly double the resort’s indoor function space, triple its pre-function space, add new outdoor function space, enhance and freshen guestrooms and landscaping, as well as expand the resort’s water park to include a FlowRider wave machine and a tower slide. Woodbine is managing the project, with WATG ...

]]>SAN ANTONIO—Woodbine Development Corporation today announced details of a $35-million expansion and renovation of its Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio. The project will nearly double the resort’s indoor function space, triple its pre-function space, add new outdoor function space, enhance and freshen guestrooms and landscaping, as well as expand the resort’s water park to include a FlowRider wave machine and a tower slide.

Woodbine is managing the project, with WATG and Wimberly Interiors providing interior design services; HKS Hill Glazier Studio as architect of record; Rialto Studio, Inc., managing landscape improvements; and Hardin Construction Company, L.L.C., as general contractor. The entire project will be completed by fall 2013, with portions of the project completed in the spring of 2013.

“We’re elated that we can bring these new enhancements to this very special property,” said John Field Scovell, CEO and president of Woodbine. “While much of what this resort offers is about tradition, we want to reward our loyal guests with new experiences and capture group customers who needed more function space than we were able to provide in the past.”

The resort’s indoor function space is being increased from approximately 35,000 square feet to approximately 70,000 square feet, including the addition of a 20,000-square-foot ballroom. Guests will access the new space either through the existing function space corridors or via a new motor court and separate entrance. The grand ballroom will be divisible into eight breakout rooms, each with its own entrance. Generous pre-function space will be added and connected to the existing Hill Country Ballroom space, as well.

Exterior function space added with the expansion includes a 7,260 square-foot landscaped courtyard, complete with a stacked limestone working fireplace. Additionally, a 5,000-square-foot event lawn will be connected to the new ballroom. The meeting space will be completed in fall 2013.

All 500 guestrooms and suites will also be transformed as part of the renovation. Wimberly Interiors is blending a rustic aesthetic with a tailored palette and refined details. The addition of new Hyatt Grand Bed mattresses, complete re-tiling of the tub surrounds, a decoratively framed mirror with freestanding, oversized, granite-top vanity, are just a few of the features to be offered in every room

Another phase of the renovation will include the addition of a wave machine and tower slide to the resort’s water playground, which is being expanded from four acres to five acres.

Hill Country will become the first Texas hotel and only one of three hotels in the United States to have a FlowRider wave machine on its property. The new attraction simulates a “barrel-less” wave; complete with a sloped wave surface with 40,000 gallons of water being driven up at a rate of about 18,000 gallons per minute. Hotel guests will be able to choose bodyboarding, kneeboarding, or stand-up boarding. In addition to the wave machine, the resort is adding a 22-foot tall tower slide.

The final enhancements to the resort include extensive exterior landscaping and energy-efficient LED lighting. Lighting of the public walkways and the up-lighting of native Live Oak trees will give the resort additional illumination in the evening. Retaining walls are being added to reduce soil erosion in key areas, and throughout the resort a professional arborist is assisting with the replacement of invasive plant and tree species with native Texas plants that are heat tolerant and drought resistant.

]]>http://lodgingmagazine.com/hyatt-regency-hill-country-resort-and-spa-undergoing-35-million-renovation/feed/0Hilton Palacio del Rio Completes Phase Two of $34 Million Renovationhttp://lodgingmagazine.com/hilton-palacio-del-rio-completes-phase-two-of-34-million-renovation/
http://lodgingmagazine.com/hilton-palacio-del-rio-completes-phase-two-of-34-million-renovation/#respondFri, 14 Sep 2012 13:05:45 +0000http://a7ce7d1b-5dde-4020-9bc4-b899d3d68dd6SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Hilton Palacio del Rio has announced the completion of its latest transformation—the second phase of its $34 million makeover which includes updates to the hotels meeting and event spaces. “It is exciting to offer an enhanced meeting experience for our group visitors,” said Brian Getman, director of sales and marketing, Hilton Palacio del Rio, in an announcement. “It only adds to the appeal of our iconic hotel and the new stylish décor, technology ...

]]>SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Hilton Palacio del Rio has announced the completion of its latest transformation—the second phase of its $34 million makeover which includes updates to the hotels meeting and event spaces.

“It is exciting to offer an enhanced meeting experience for our group visitors,” said Brian Getman, director of sales and marketing, Hilton Palacio del Rio, in an announcement. “It only adds to the appeal of our iconic hotel and the new stylish décor, technology and service enhancements will exceed the expectations of today’s meeting planner.”

The $7 million update to the hotel’s 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space will be completed September 17. Floor-to-ceiling windows were installed in the Salon del Rey ballroom to allow maximum natural light. Technology upgrades include a digital signage system, virtual concierge, new PORT Technology elevator system, and sound and lighting improvements. Local art and new furnishings bring a consistency throughout all of the public spaces in the hotel.

The renovation is part of a larger scope of major projects by individual hotels above standard annual capital expenditures across the global portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide. Beginning in 2011, the projects currently total more than $3 billion during a three-year period.